7 Top-Rated Hollandaise Sauce Recipes

Blender Hollandaise Sauce
Photo: eatcookdream

Hollandaise (an indulgent emulsion of egg yolks, melted butter, and lemon juice) is one of the five French mother sauces, which means it's something every aspiring chef should know how to make. Master the iconic sauce with this collection of our very best Hollandaise recipes, from the classic stovetop-double boiler method to quick and easy sauces you can make in the blender or microwave. Bon appétit!

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Blender Hollandaise Sauce

Blender Hollandaise Sauce
eatcookdream

It's easy to see why Allrecipes users love this quick recipe: Making hollandaise in the blender eliminates the need for a double boiler and guarantees the sauce won't separate.

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Chef John's Easy One-Bowl Hollandaise Sauce

Chef John's Easy One-Bowl Hollandaise Sauce

This hollandaise, which is made with cold butter instead of melted butter, is easy to throw together in one bowl. Tip from Chef John: This method won't work if the heat is too high, so make sure to keep a close eye on the temperature.

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Southern Hollandaise Sauce

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/130409/southern-hollandaise-sauce/#
emmjae2000

"WOW," raves five-star reviewer RALLYSPORTGRL. "Talk about a recipe that FINALLY got it RIGHT! Awesome taste and easy to make."

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Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave

Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave
Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave.

You can make this super simple hollandaise in the microwave with just five ingredients: egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper, and salted butter.

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Creamy Hollandaise Sauce

Creamy Hollandaise Sauce
Melissa Craven

What's gives this deliciously creamy hollandaise its irresistible flavor? Worcestershire sauce! It "thickens up nicely with very little effort," says reviewer ATOMICLUSH.

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One-Minute Hollandaise Sauce

One-Minute Hollandaise Sauce
nutmeg69

It doesn't get easier than this one-minute sauce. Recipe creator SUNKIST2 recommends substituting red wine vinegar for lemon juice and adding tarragon for savory dishes.

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Quick and Easy Mock Hollandaise Sauce

Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave
Quick and Easy Hollandaise Sauce in the Microwave.

This simple recipe, which is made with sour cream and mustard, doesn't call for egg yolks. It's still creamy and flavorful, though, just like a hollandaise should be.

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More Inspiration

eggs Benedict on a plate
Meredith

If you can't get enough hollandaise in your life (we don't blame you), learn How to Poach Eggs and Make Eggs Benedict with our own Nicole McLaughlin, aka NicoleMcmom.

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